Investment in Unconsolidated Entities (Schedule of Combined Statement of Operations Information of Unconsolidated Entities) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Real Estate Properties [Line Items]
Total revenues	$ 22,327	$ 20,543	$ 36,945	$ 34,151
Net income (loss)	6,462	4,740	8,678	5,848
Net income (loss) attributable to FelCor	3,231	2,370	4,339	2,924
Depreciation of cost in excess of book value	(465)	(465)	(930)	(930)
Equity in income from unconsolidated entities	$ 2,766	$ 1,905	$ 3,409	$ 1,994